Rohloff sprocket tool - York area?

[rustychain]

I'm the proud owner of a second hand Rohloff. I'd like to turn the sprocket around on the wheel, but at the moment I can't justify the expense of a tool that I'll use so infrequently (I'm broke after the initial outlay!).

I don't suppose there's someone in the York area that would be willing to help me get the sprocket off?

Thanks in anticipation

Sean

[Brucey]

is the little blighter in question, need one of these and a chain whip.

It looks just like an old freewheel remover, except it is larger. It is 24mm across the spanner flats.

cheers

[hufty]

If it's any consolation it slides nicely into place and is well-engineered, and is only £13 more than a Park FR6C . Do you need to turn the sprocket btw? With a non-derailleur bike it doesn't matter so much how snaggle-toothed and stretched everything is as long as it all stretches together. Especially if you do this: http://sheldonbrown.com/chain-life.html

[rustychain]

The sproket teeth have been worn on one face by the previous owner. Not horrendous, but clearly warn.

As I'm starting off with a new chain and chainring, I figured turning the sprocket around would be almost as good as a new sproket (certainly better than using the worn face from the start).

I may have to consder buying the tool - at least it should last a lifetime for the few times it will get used.

I've only test ridden the hub in the street. If I power down on the pedals there is a grinding noise from the chain - is this because I haven't got the allignment quite right?

[Brucey]

if the sprocket is hooked enough it'll make a noise. Don't panic just yet!

cheers

[geocycle]

The sproket teeth have been worn on one face by the previous owner. Not horrendous, but clearly warn.

As I'm starting off with a new chain and chainring, I figured turning the sprocket around would be almost as good as a new sproket (certainly better than using the worn face from the start).

I may have to consder buying the tool - at least it should last a lifetime for the few times it will get used.

I've only test ridden the hub in the street. If I power down on the pedals there is a grinding noise from the chain - is this because I haven't got the allignment quite right?

Yes that sounds like the sprocket and chain are not meshing. Good idea to change both.

[rustychain]

Finally got the sproket turned around (delay due to bike shop breaking the hub and it having to be sent off for repair).

There's still a noise if I power down. New chain and sprokets fitted. Chain alignment is as good as I can get. Any ideas?

[geocycle]

I didn't have much success when I turned the sprocket as I think I had left it too late. The teeth were wave crests and quite pointed. So in the end I bought new chain, chain ring and sprocket after about 12,000 miles. I first tried new sprocket and chain but then realised a new chain ring was needed ... Then all meshed beautifully.